The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year OldWestward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7
DistilleryThe AntiquaryWestward Whiskey
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
Age21 yr5 yr
Price£84.9£80.75
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7 is better value at £81 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £80.75)

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

Pros

  • +More affordable (£80.75 vs £84.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Westward?

Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Westward 5 Year Old 2018 - The Heart Cut #7

New WoodVanillaToastedFresh FruitOily

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